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Posted inFeature, Glen Innes, Local festivals and shows

Applications open for Australian Celtic Festival

blankby New England Times News Desk3 hours agoAugust 16, 2025

The countdown begins for the 2026 Australian Celtic Festival and Glen Innes Severn Council is calling for traders, performers, and clans/ societies wanting to be part of the celebrations.

Posted inArmidale, Feature, Parenting and kids, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Family fun and fierce competition at Armidale Rugby Carnival

blankby Cameron Magusic9 hours agoAugust 16, 2025

Local rugby teams in the under-11s and 12s age group will have a chance to win the Kookaburra Cup for the first time at the upcoming Australian Rail and Track Corporation Gala Carnival, taking place in Armidale on 7 September.

Posted inFeature, Good News, Tamworth Regional, What's on

Tamworth announces Baiada Carols in the Park

blankby New England Times News Desk22 hours agoAugust 16, 2025

Christmas magic, dazzling lights, and spectacular production is coming to Tamworth at the 2025 Baiada Carols in the Park, set to take place on Saturday 13 December in Bicentennial Park.

Posted inAged Care, Awards, Good News, Tamworth

From night shifts to state spotlight: Tamworth carer a finalist for top award

by Ellouise Bailey2 days agoAugust 15, 2025

Tamworth local Jenny Hutson has been nominated for Employee of the year by the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution

Posted inDisability, Good News, Tamworth, What's on

Time running out to RSVP for inclusive dance party

blankby Lia Edwards4 days agoAugust 12, 2025

To be part of next week’s All-Inclusive Dance Party in Tamworth you need to RSVP ASAP.

Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport

Armidale cricket star wins inaugural scholarship

blankby Lia Edwards4 days agoAugust 12, 2025

Rising star Brooke Moran has been awarded the inaugural Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship

Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Education, Mental Health, Tamworth

TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoAugust 14, 2025

TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.

Posted inArmidale, Awards, Sport, Tamworth Regional

NIAS 33rd Annual Academy Awards gala rescheduled to small celebration

blankby New England Times News Desk6 days agoAugust 14, 2025

Snow cancelled the 33rd NIAS Academy Awards, but a smaller event will be held in Tamworth, and top athletes including Bella Henderson and Archie Clarke have been recognised for 2024–2025.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Wiggles to return as ramp up to TCMF26 continues

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 10, 2025August 12, 2025

Venue seats are filling and campsites are being claimed as the ramp up to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 begins.

Posted inArmidale, Competitions and free stuff, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth

Young artists in Armidale encouraged to get creative for mental health

blankby Penelope ShawAugust 9, 2025August 12, 2025

BetterSpace Wellbeing Clinic is putting young people at the centre of the mental health conversation with its first ever Thought Defusion Art Competition,

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